SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) Autism, ADHD, Complex Needs – Job start September
New Dawn Education is working with a fantastic newly launched alternative provision to recruit an SEN TA on an ongoing basis. The setting is dedicated to creating an inclusive, nurturing environment for SEN students (Autism, ADHD, complex needs, SEMH) ages 9-16.
Based on a farm, the provision was designed to provide an outdoor therapeutic and educational environment where young people with SEND can thrive through a variety of outdoor activities including, Agriculture/Horticulture, Animal Care and Handling, Beekeeping, Woodworking, Arts and Crafts, Sports and Games
SEN TA Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 support
- Facilitate group sessions for students with SEND
- Engage students in online learning opportunities
- Support students with Autism, ADHD, complex needs, and those at risk of exclusion or excluded from education
- Foster personal growth, independence, and mental and physical well-being through agricultural activities, animal care, and nature-based therapies
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience working as an SEN TA with children and young people with SEND
- Knowledge of strategies for supporting students with autism, ADHD, and complex needs
- Ability to provide personalized support tailored to individual needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy, and a nurturing attitude towards students with SEND
- Experience with agriculture, horticulture or animal care would be advantageous but not essential
- Need to be comfortable working in an outdoor environment